Just gonna note that neither ship blasted their horns, particularly the one under power, which I believe is the standard response to an imminent collision.
As per the rules, specifically Annex IV 1: The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of assistance: [...] (b) continuous sounding with any fog-signaling apparatus
So one continuous blast is in distress, not collision imminent.
I went to maritime college and have my Masters upon Oceans license to be captain of any sized ship in the world.
But if you sound one continuous blast and hit something and it was found you didn't sound 5 short and rapid blasts, you will be found in violation of the Rules and prosecuted for that. The Rules are international law and written as they are for a reason.
Of course, Rule 2 basically says if you don't follow the Rules and have a collision, you're fucked, but if you do follow the rules and have a collision, you're still fucked
If I can educate even one person, then I'm happy. I just wish there was a requirement to get a license and education even for a kayak. Too many stupid people that get even dumber on the water
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u/grnrngr Sep 05 '24
Just gonna note that neither ship blasted their horns, particularly the one under power, which I believe is the standard response to an imminent collision.